Accounts Payable Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy team in Columbia, Maryland on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable working through high-volume invoice activity, detailed reconciliations, and manual matching in a fast-moving environment. The initial assignment is expected to last three months, with the possibility of longer-term opportunities for a strong performer.
Responsibilities:
• Process accounts payable transactions accurately in a high-volume setting while maintaining organized records and timely follow-through.
• Review freight and inventory-related invoices, ensuring proper coding and supporting documentation before payment is released.
• Perform detailed two-way and three-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, especially for inventory purchases.
• Handle manual reconciliation work to resolve discrepancies, tie out supporting details, and clear outstanding items in the backlog.
• Prepare and assist with check runs while confirming payment information is complete and aligned with internal controls.
• Work closely with internal teams to clarify invoice details, quantity conversions, unit differences, and other manufacturing-related billing questions.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the AP function in an onsite, deadline-driven environment that requires strong attention to detail.
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